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Space Explorations
Teach your students about the first space missions that the United States…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryScienceSpace Exploration -
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Space Shuttles
Read about the first space shuttles, and then explore the suggested activities…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryScienceAstronauts and Space Flights -
IMAGES
Space Age
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a space…Grades:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12Subjects:Community HelpersCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
People in Space: The Pioneers
In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to venture beyond Earth's…Grades:6,7,8,9Subjects:Social Studies and HistorySpace ExplorationAstronauts and Space Flights -
REFERENCE
Soviet Staffed Space Flight Programs
Use this reference and related activities to learn about the Soviet space…Grades:6,7,8,9Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistory of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)Space Exploration -
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A Space Pioneer: Robert Goddard
Read about Robert Goddard's rocket-building achievements, and explore the…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyInventions -
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Disaster in the Air: Challenger Space Shuttle
Distribute an article that examines the Challenger space shuttle tragedy of…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryScienceAstronauts and Space Flights -
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Women in Space: Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe
Encourage students to learn more about Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe, two…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryScienceAstronauts and Space Flights -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Space Reading Warm-Up: Man on the Moon
Teach students about the race to space as they master important reading skills.…Grade:3,4Subjects:Reading Comprehension1960sAstronauts and Space Flights -
ACTIVITIES
Penny Post Drawing Activity
In this printable Penny Post drawing activity, pupils will learn about the…Grade:K,1Subjects:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandSocial Studies and HistoryContinents, Regions, Countries, and U.S. States -
ASSESSMENT
Quiz: American History 101, Part I
From the Revolution, to the Civil War, to the space race, test your students'…Grade:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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All About My Family
This worksheet tasks students with answering basic questions about the people in…Grade:Pre-K,K,1Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryFamiliesBook Art -
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Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this…Grade:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAstronauts and Space Flights -
ASSESSMENT
Groundbreaking Women Quiz
See how much your students know about famous firsts in women's history. This…Grade:9,10,11,12Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Team Moon Teacher's Guide
Enrich your science, history, or English curriculum with the resources in this…Grade:5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiteratureReading and Literature -
REFERENCE
History of the Calendar
Learn about the history and purpose of calendars.Grades:6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistorySpace and Astronomy -
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Cosmic Counsel
Can the stars be your counsel? Read this article to learn more about astrology.Grades:9,10,11,12Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryPhilosophySpace and Astronomy -
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Plotting the Apollo Landing Sites
Students learn about the Apollo missions' landing sites.Grade:3,4,5Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryScienceAstronauts and Space Flights -
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Halley's Comet
Some interesting facts and fun activities related to Halley's Comet.Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryAncient Civilizations -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Science Reading Warm-Up: Telescopes
Students learn about the two main types of telescopes, refracting and…Grade:5,6Subjects:Reading ComprehensionTelescopeInventions -
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Reading Comprehension: The Moon
Enhance reading comprehension with an activity that is based on facts about the…Grade:2,3,4Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLanguage Arts and WritingSocial Studies and History -
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Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
Students create imaginative stories with the flavor of cultural mythology.Grade:3,4,5Subjects:Culture and DiversityReligion and PhilosophySocial Studies and History -
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Naming the Planets
Learn all about the origins of planet names! This activity should be used with…Grade:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistorySciencePlanets -
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Our Beautiful Earth
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on land and water…Grade:1,2Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGeographyLandforms